With a rich history dating back to the founding of America, Boston has plenty of events for visitors from every walk of life. Here’s our guide to help you pick the right events for you:
Boston Marathon
Join 30,000 other runners for the famous 26.2 mile course, which takes part on the third Monday of April - St Patriot's Day.
Boston Pride Festival
In the first full week of June, thousands of participants flock to the festival in colourful costume to party together - the celebration is kicked off with the raising of a rainbow flag on City Hall Plaza.
Harborfest
Harborfest is an Independence Day festival starting on the last weekend in June and continuing all week. There's face painting and entertainment for the little ones on Children's Day, and you can sample fish or clam chowder at the local Chowderfest.
Boston Tea Party Re-enactment
Actors in costume toss crates of tea into the harbour after marching from the Old South Meeting House to the waterfront. The event takes place at Griffin's Wharf, where the Tea Party ships are docked.